Category Archives: dessert
Bacon Thyme Biscotti
I have a fascination with bacon and in the past, I’ve tried bacon with cheddar cheese biscotti. It was alright. But for Christmas this year, I wanted to bake-a-present and so I decided on cookie dough + bacon + thyme … Continue reading
A Dreamy Lemon Cream Cake
When life throw you lemons, you make lemon cream cake with them. This is the most divine cake I have ever had. It is creamy, lemony and perfectly satisfying. It tastes like lemon cheesecake except it is without cheese and … Continue reading
Onde-Onde (Sweet Rice Dumplings filled with Palm Sugar and rolled in Shredded Coconut)
And a week or two later, the onde-onde recipe is finally here! Onde-onde is a sweet rice dumpling that most Malaysians enjoy as a part of their tea time snack. I’m not very sure what its origins were, but onde-onde … Continue reading
Opera Cake
Last night, I had an intense urge to bake an Opera cake. I have never baked an Opera cake before but last night I yearned to make layers and layers of joconde, coffee syrup, coffee cream and chocolate. And I … Continue reading
The post about Brownies with Walnuts
Dark and delicious brownies were baked at home today. Thanks to Jules from thestonesoup.com. Her brownie picture on Tastespotting tugged at my heartstrings and I knew at first sight, I had to make these brownies. After mixing through … Continue reading
Christmas Gift Idea: Biscotti – three kinds.
It’s almost that time of the year! I have three biscotti recipes to share and they do make wonderful gifts. Shipping them overseas is not a problem at all because biscotti last for weeks! I don’t know about you but … Continue reading
Bing Cherry Jam for Binging
Bing Cherries has to be my favorite fruit during summer, after watermelons and grapes. There was an abundance of cherries in my home too, at one point, I didn’t know what to do with them after I made that lovely … Continue reading
Making Crêpe for Breakfast
How do you like your pancakes? Flapjacks fluffy or thin and crispy? I like them both but P has a preference for Crêpe because it’s light and crispy, and when filled with fruits and drizzled with maple syrup can be … Continue reading
The Spanish Connection: Alfajores de maicena
Alfajores is a popular Spanish confectionery made up of two shortbread cookies held together by a dollop of delicious dulce de leche or jam. It looks like a delectable French macaron but it’s a different type of sweet altogether. I … Continue reading
Apple Cherry Pie with Decorative Lattice Crust
Everyone is just cherry these days. It’s cherry season and Bings are popular because they are big, juicy and delicious eaten on its own. However, Bing Cherries are also especially good when used in baking. The other day; about a … Continue reading
